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R361 LPD

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,609 mi
Last recorded168,609 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 LPD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 168,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 163,403 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake fluid contaminated

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

slight damage to offside wing repeater

Fail 29 Jun 2009 163,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid contaminated

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

slight damage to offside wing repeater

Pass 20 Jun 2008 151,293 miles

front washers partially blocked

mud flap fowling o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2008 151,293 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front washers partially blocked

headlight wiper blades u/s

mud flap fowling o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn very badly oter edge needs replacing now

Pass 10 May 2007 138,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 129,322 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 129,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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R361 LPD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R361 LPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R361 LPD registered?

R361 LPD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R361 LPD safe to buy?

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